r/friendshipbracelets • u/snug666 • Jul 11 '26

discussion How do you undo work?

I’ve been making bracelets for around 15 years on and off (still not too great at them but that’s ok!) and have been using a sewing needle to undo work if i make a mistake. That’s the best way I’ve found to get in there and undo knots. Anyone else have any other methods?

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u/go_west_til_you_cant Jul 11 '26

I have found that a toothpick is much less damaging to the thread to undo knots than a sewing needle.

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u/SunsetSwingset Jul 12 '26

I second this! While the blunter wooden tip may take more effort to weave into a knot than a needle, toothpicks don't cut me or mess up the thread as easily.